A member asked:

Been on birth control for years (junel fe 1.5 30) , don't take it at the same time but maybe a couple hours apart, is that okay or not?

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Dr. Laura Wuarin answered

Probably: Usually small chnges in time one takes ocp are safe- not becoming pregnant in several years attests to that.

Dr Steiner agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Time of taking BCPs': As long a you take bcp's daily a variation of several hours either way is fine.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Been on birth control for years (junel fe 1.5 30) , don't take it at the same time but maybe a couple hours apart, is that okay or not?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Laura Wuarin answered

Dr Steiner agreed

Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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